Blocked Democracies in Central America

The elections of 6 November 2011 have further damaged Central American democracy. Ott o Pérez Molina, a right-wing conservative former general, was elected president Ott o Pérez Molina, a right-wing conservative former general, was elected president of Guatemala with 54 percent of all votes cast. On the same day, Daniel Ortega was of Guatemala with 54 percent of all votes cast. On the same day, Daniel Ortega was confi rmed for a third term as president of Nicaragua in offi ce with 62 percent. Both confi rmed for a third term as president of Nicaragua in offi ce with 62 percent. Both elections emphasize the growing trend of authoritarian rule in Central America. elections emphasize the growing trend of authoritarian rule in Central America. Analysis Analysis The shortcomings within the Central American transformation towards democracy, the The shortcomings within the Central American transformation towards democracy, the establishment of the rule of law, and a policy of social develo...